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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,972.29, 976,102.48 and 516,897.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,972.29, 976,102.48 and 516,897.61 is: 775,063.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,972.29 : 976,102.48 = 516,897.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,972.29/976,102.48 = 516,897.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,972.29x = 976,102.48 × 516,897.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,972.29x = 504,545,039,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,545,039,027.07/650,972.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,063.77

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